Ramp (The Logical Song) [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
2001 single for the German dance act is a cover of the Supertramp classic, 'The Logical Song'. Taken from the forthcoming compilation, 'Push The Beat For This Jam (The Singles 98-02)'. Tracks, 'Ramp! (The Logical Song)', 'Ramp! (The Logical Song)' (Extended, The Club Mix) & 'Siberia'. Four tracks in all.

Ramp (The Logical Song),Scooter,Edel

Average customer rating: Not "classic"-- but helluvalotta style maddeningly uneven--has a lot going both for it & against it The great beginning of Michael's comeback Soulful.. Once again Michael McDonald sings to my soul.

Blue Obsession Michael Mcdonald Manufacturer: Ramp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Blink of an Eye Take It to Heart If That's What It Takes Motown Two Motown ASIN: B00004RI65 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. All I Need
2. No Love to Be Found
3. Obsession Blues
4. Where Would I Be Now
5. Build upon It
6. Meaning of Love
7. Open the Door
8. Kikwit Town
9. Down by the River
10. Someday You Will
11. Ain't That Peculiar
12. You Can't Make It Love

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Well into the '80s, Michael McDonald was California rock's white-soul singer of choice. The '90s saw his commercial stock falling, though, and the indie-label Blue Obsession is his first disc in years. McDonald has hardly shifted his allegiances; the studio-crafted grooves and plummy vocals here could have come from any of his post-Doobies records. The music rarely surprises--though the opening cut, "All I Need," does indicate that McDonald may be at least sympathetic to hip-hop--but he does throw a curve with a cover of Neil Young's "Down by the River" that probably won't capture a lot of airplay on smooth-jazz stations. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Not "classic"-- but helluvalotta style.......2005-10-23

If you prefer McDonald's pop, warm ballad-light style, then you may not like this cd. On the other hand, if you are open to hearing the depth and breadth of McDonald's interpretation and r&b/rock/folksy-pop/gospel styles, then you will definitely want Blue Obsession among your cd collection.

This cd took a long time to grow on me. I did not like "Blue Obsession" when I first played through it a few times. And except for 2 tracks that I would program to play with other MM favorites, the rest of the cd stayed idle on the rack for well over a year. (Although I now like the song, "All I Need" should NOT have been the first track-- big production mistake! I think it turned me off to giving the rest of the cd an honest chance.)

Blue Obsession has a more darker, grittier sound than we are accustomed to hearing with McDonald. So, it took a little while for me to adjust my ears, where I probably would not have had to do so for another artist. Whenever I shuffled this cd in with McDonald's lighter and familiar tunes, Blue Obsession played well as a nice contrast. Yet, the cd can also stand on its own as a good body of work. "Where Would I Be Now" and "You Can't Make it Love" were always my favorite tracks, and eventually "No Love to Be Found", "Build Upon It" and "The Meaning of Love" really drew me into this cd. My hindsight is 20/20: There really is not a bad track on this cd. Blue Obsession is now among my top 3 favorites for Michael McDonald cds.

I'm curious to know if other MM fans think Blue Obsession should have followed his Motown cds rather than preceeded them.

maddeningly uneven--has a lot going both for it & against it.......2005-05-29

Michael McDonald's long-awaited "Blue Obsession" was finally released in 2000, and it's almost beyond belief what a frustrating listen it is. Teaming up with Tommy Sims, who produced a majority of the album, "Blue Obsession" finds McDonald simultaneously trying to return to his classic late '70s/ early '80s sound while moving forward into gospel-flavored territory, and the results are uneven to say the least. The album gets off to a painfully flawed start with "All I Need"--it's actually quite a strong piece of raw material, plus it's got cool orchestration and effectively harkens back to the Philly Soul sound of the early '70s, but it suffers badly from Sims' obnoxious co-lead vocals and spoken word parts. Similarly, "Kikwit Town" starts off as a haunting, stripped-down ballad, but gets dragged down by the overloud drums that come in about 2 & 1/2 minutes into the song, as well as the distracting sound effects. "Obsession Blues" is a nice, bluesy rocker, but it fails to really get the blood flowing the way it so desperately wants to. The vamping "No Love To Be Found" is a pretty bland and generic piece of horn-laden R & B. "Someday You Will" is a dull attempt at an uplifting ballad. There are some minor standouts with the gloomy, soothing ballad "Where Would I Be Now"; the affecting, stripped-down album-closer "You Can't Make It Love"; and the pleasant adult contemporary ballad "The Meaning Of Love", though the latter is marred by Sims' overloud programmed drums. There are 2 covers--the version of Neil Young's "Down By The River", with backing vocals from Karla Bonoff and Christopher Cross (two voices that really go ideally together), is nicely done, although it sadly does away with harmony vocals on the chorus; and the Motown cover "Ain't That Peculiar", produced by David Pack of Ambrosia fame, is overdone, but still pretty funky and has infectious McDonald vocals. Two of the songs are absolute gems that really make the album as a whole feel like a major missed opportunity--"Build Upon It" is a rousing, massively funky anthem with an impassioned McDonald vocal; and the grooving "Open The Door" is a gloriously retro track that sounds like it came straight out of the early '80s and features splendid background/ counterpoint vocals from Michael's wife Amy Holland. "Open The Door" also shows what Tommy Sims can do when he gets his act together--McDonald & Sims wrote the song, plus Sims plays bass, Fender Rhodes piano, guitars, & synthesizer on it. McDonald is clearly trying hard on this album, and he comes through some of his most soulful vocals ever; however, the soulful vocals alone do NOT make for a work of genius--overall, this album is severely botched, and listening to it, there's no escaping the feeling that it could have been so much better. "Blue Obsession" is still worth some time for any serious McDonald fan, especially for the pair of definite gems, but again, it's a frustrating missed opportunity.

The great beginning of Michael's comeback.......2004-11-01

I know he never really went away, but I consider this album the beginning of Michael's "comeback." True, it wasn't a big commercial success, but I think this was his most solid album since No Looking Back (his second solo album.) There's quite a few VERY good songs on here.

After this album came his Christmas album, which I think sounded a lot like his early Doobie Brothers music in parts. It's awesome. Then, of course, came Michael's recent fantastic Motown albums.

Michael's enjoying incredible success right now in his career. I think this album helped get him to where he is now. It's DEFINITELY worth checking out if you're a fan of his.

Soulful.........2004-10-24

I love this entire CD...But my favorite song is the duet with Wendy Moten '' No Love to Be Found ''sounds like you are sitting in the front row of the club clapping yo' hands and stopping yo' feet.

Once again Michael McDonald sings to my soul........2004-03-27

There is no end(Thank God) to this man's talent ! I enjoyed this cd so much!! All I Need reaches it:s finest hour!! This song Some Day You Will,their is nothing to compare Blue Obsession to!!! I was going shopping with my daughter today and she asked me what kind of music did I listen to?? I told her Michael Mcdonald,she laughed and told me Mom you act like this is the only artist out there.Well for me it is Michael McDonald!!Outstanding cd Michael!!!

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Pattie Blingh: Sagala Georgia Anne Muldrow Manufacturer: RAMP Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Worthnothings Olesi: Fragments of an Earth ASIN: B000NO1T1C Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Reallytho
2. Andante
3. Fidelity: Do Right, Girl
4. Mama: Everything
5. Lara Bush: In HOT Grease
6. To:Re
7. Rebelyouthwithskill, feat. DECLAIME
8. MAAFA: Transatlantic Dementia
9. The Clearing
10. Brother: The Point

Product Description

Ramp Recordings introduces the world to Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan Five, with "Sagala." Pattie Blingh is actually the invention of Georgia Anne Muldrow, the first female ever signed to the ultra cool Stones Throw label. On "Sagala", Miss Muldrow comes correct with her new Pattie Blingh pseudonym, allowing Georgia a freedom to explore new concepts and ideas. Writing, producing and performing all of her own tracks, Georgia's production is more comparable to that of Prince than to Pete Rock. "Sagala's" truly unique sound is created by drum programming reminiscent of an early RZA to laying instrumental textures, which feels like Funkadelic meeting The Cult. Her effortless delivery sits spitted verses next to epic layers of harmony, with lyrical content akin to early David Bowie and Syd Barrett. Georgia also draws on a stream of black consciousness, starting at the Last Poets on to Marvin's "What's Going On", through to Public Enemy. Seemingly shy and unassuming, an incredible cutting political commentary comes from behind an Afro and a broad grin. Social awareness is often promised in these days. A promise Pattie Blingh actually lives up to with "Sagala."

Album Description

Ramp Recordings introduces the world to Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan Five, with Sagala. Pattie Blingh is actually the invention of Georgia Anne Muldrow, the first female ever signed to the ultra cool Stones Throw label. On Sagala, Miss Muldrow comes correct with her new Pattie Blingh pseudonym, allowing Georgia a freedom to explore new concepts and ideas. Writing, producing and performing all of her own tracks, Georgia's production is more comparable to that of Prince than to Pete Rock. Sagala's truly unique sound is created by drum programming reminiscent of an early RZA to laying instrumental textures, which feels like Funkadelic meeting The Cult. Her effortless delivery sits spitted verses next to epic layers of harmony, with lyrical content akin to early David Bowie and Syd Barrett. Georgia also draws on a stream of black consciousness, starting at the Last Poets on to Marvin's 'What's Going On', through to Public Enemy. Seemingly shy and unassuming, an incredible cutting political commentary comes from behind an Afro and a broad grin. Social awareness is often promised in these days. A promise Pattie Blingh actually lives up to with Sagala.

Average customer rating: jeff can do it all Love ya, love ya, love ya, Jeff........but.... Heart and Soul in Song Be Here Soon JEFF BRIDGES - JB - STANDS FOR JUST BIN IT

Be Here Soon Jeff Bridges Manufacturer: Ramp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pictures by Jeff Bridges Pulp Fiction: Music From The Motion Picture The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition) ASIN: B00004RI61 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Movin'
2. Choke
3. September Brings
4. She Lay Her Whip Down
5. Picture Frame
6. 2 White Roses
7. Mask Upon My Face
8. Buddha + Christ At Large
9. Circle Dance

Customer Reviews:

jeff can do it all.......2004-08-06

jeff bridges is good at everything he does even music
this cd is as good if not better then any other music of this style
the style is kinda bluesy soft rock country id compare him to lyle lovett[who i also enjoy and im only 18 years old imagine that]
jeffs cd has it all acoustic electric guitars horns piano and even pedal steel guitars wich i love
im probly one of the biggest jeff bridges marcs around [i even liked the king kong remake] and if your not a jeff fan id suggest previewing this cd first
if your a big dude fan buy this asap cuz it rules
think a mix between bob dylan, lyle lovett, solo george harrison, and the dude ,and thats what you get

dude abides............

Love ya, love ya, love ya, Jeff........but...........2004-04-04

Stick with acting and photography. You can take this rejection; I know it. Chin up, dear boy. Go make another (great) film!

Heart and Soul in Song.......2004-01-02

Jeff Bridges is somethin' else! All human and, yet, distinctly transcendent. He plows through fields of human hurt and draws together healing for dirty souls. God bless him! Thanks for the music, Jeff! It's as passionate, open, concise, wild and wonderful as ALL of your parts on the silver screen. Thank you for being a wholistic voice in a supremely disjointed world.

Be Here Soon.......2000-07-30

Worse than listening to this CD is to have to endure Jeff live. Michael, how could you? Please take this from an MM fanatic, who will go anywhere to see you. But jeez, how could anyone mistake JB for a recording artist. You're more likely to mistake OJ for a diplomat. Michael, keep churning out your wonderful stuff; and let Jeff go back to what he does so well....

JEFF BRIDGES - JB - STANDS FOR JUST BIN IT.......2000-05-27

I am huge fan of Michael McDonald and how he ever got mixed up in this rubbish is beyond me. I know both Jeff and Michael are on the same label (Ramp) but this effort is just inexcuseable!. Mr Brdiges cannot sing it seems as though he is talking fast to make his voice sound like he has rhytmn. Every song has the same beat and there is no variance what so ever. Be warned fans of Michael McDonald you will not play this a second time, I strongly suggest hunting down a copy of the Amy Holland CD - On Your Every Word to hear Michael at his best in a supporting role. To those fans of Jeff Bridges I have offended please forgive me as I only bought because of M McDonald. Thank God for Blue Obsession.

Average customer rating: historical fact Avant country masterpiece Close

Ramp Giant Sand Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Swerve Center of the Universe Glum Slush Purge & Slouch ASIN: B000003BIO Release Date: 1993-07-01

Tracks:

1. Warm Storm
2. Romance of Falling
3. Wonder
4. Welcome to my World
5. Anti-Shadow
6. Jazzer Snipe
7. Z.Z. Quicker Foot
8. Neon Filler
9. Seldom Matters
10. Resolver
11. Nowhere
12. Always Horeses Coming
13. Patsy's Blues

Customer Reviews:

historical fact.......2006-03-16

this is the first recording of giant sand including john and joey of calexico

Avant country masterpiece.......2005-08-28

Howe Gelb is nothing if not prolific. Some people complain about an over-abundance of Giant Sand recordings, but I (along with most true fans) will never be one of them. Ramp is his true masterpiece. While country-rock has become almost a cliche in recent years, this 1991 recording remains an ageless tribute to how to brilliantly weave banjos and steel guitars along with more traditional instrumentation such as guitar and drums. Victoria Williams contributes on many of these songs, her voice the perfect counterpoint to Gelb's. Pappy Allen also lends his vocal talents to two songs (Welcome to my World & Nowhere). But the real treat here remains Gelb's masterful songwriting, including the album starting with "Warm Storm" and also containing "Always Horses Coming", one of the greatest songs ever written.

Close.......2000-07-13

This is an all-out fine cd and much loved by most all the Sandheads. The songs are amongst Howe's best and the performances tight and loose, in the best Sand-manner. So what's the problem ? Probably no problem to most listeners, but personally I find the production/sound of it too metallic/cold and simply prefer listening to CHORE or GLUM or LOVE SONGS or CENTER or VALLEY before this one. STORM and SWERVE have similar problems, but that's a personal opinion not widely shared. You need to form your own. And it should be mentioned that Victoria Williams is singing and playing here, and the cds has a simply wonderful performance by Pappy Allen on "Welcome to My World".

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BEGBORROWSTEEL Count Bass D Manufacturer: Ramp Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dwight Spitz Act Your Waist Size Pre-Life Crisis Chain Letters Andsoitissaid ASIN: B0005FGKXG Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. Bullets Hit Brains
2. Doxology
3. The Mingus Sextet
4. Nina And Weldon
5. Gimmie A Gig
6. Drug Abusage
7. Kumbuka Watu Penda Pesa (Part 1)
8. Kumbuka Watu Penda Pesa (Part 2)
9. Des Fausses Impressions
10. Dollar Bill
11. Down Easy
12. New Edition Karaoke
13. Low Batteries
14. No.3 Pencil
15. Boby By Jake
16. Canerow Waltz

Album Description

Full-release follow-up to 2002's universally acclaimed 'Dwight Spitz'. Includes 3 exclusive tracks: 'Caneron Waltz', 'Body By Jake', and a re-worked version of his own 'No. 3 Pencil'. Emceed, produced, written, and arranged by D himself. Groove Attack. 2004.

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Amarillo Ramp (For Robert Smithson) Lee Ranaldo Manufacturer: Starlight Furniture Company/Re ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E8EO Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

1. Amarillo Ramp (For Robert Smithson)
2. Non-Site #3
3. Notebook
4. Here
5. Isolation

Average customer rating: Kan's tha man

Serious Business This Kankick Manufacturer: Ramp Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Break Glass... From Artz Unknown The Healing Andsoitissaid The Return of the Magnificent ASIN: B000JVSJGM Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. S.O.S.
2. O.X. Bully
3. Africa: World's #1 Super Power ( '03)
4. Blood In I Eye
5. Black Agony ('99)
6. YES,YES suite 3 (featuring MIKI VALE)
7. O.X. Trinity ('02)
8. Budweiser 'N' Stress
9. You Better Know It ('96)
10. True Adore
11. Voltage Of Dust ('02)
12. Alien Herb ('03)
13. Serious Biz W/Blame (featuring BLAME ONE)
14. Break Of Dawn
15. Samba Prints ('01) -MYSTERY BABIES
16. Anti-Y All (4080)

Product Description

Kankick has been chopping drums with fellow Oxnard legend Madlib since Junior High, and was an original member of the Lootpack. Raised by a single mother, Kankick immersed himself in music from childhood. Pillaging his Mom's records he developed his ear, with music ranging from Bruce Springsteen to RUN DMC. Fiercely independent, Kankick broke off from the Lootpack to form his own "Funk Farm" crew, whose members included DJ Babu and God's Gift. Honing his own unique sound over the years, Kankick's production is still light years ahead of today's contrived and static Hip Hop scene.

Album Description

Kankick has been chopping drums with fellow Oxnard legend Madlib since Junior High, and was an original member of the Lootpack. Raised by a single mother, Kankick immersed himself in music from childhood. Pillaging his Mom's records he developed his ear, with music ranging from Bruce Springsteen to RUN DMC. Fiercely independent, Kankick broke off from the Lootpack to form his own `Funk Farm' crew, whose members included DJ Babu and God's Gift. Honing his own unique sound over the years, Kankick's production is still light years ahead of today's contrived and static Hip Hop scene.

Customer Reviews:

Kan's tha man.......2006-11-22

Why is Kankick not mentioned in the same breath as Madlib, 9th, Pete , Preemo, the reason ?? this brother delivers nothing but quality beats and crispy blunted tracks, Quality and retaining integrity after this his sixth album (yep 6th album) is a sign of a musician / producer who has respect and love for the hiphop rather than those ping pong casio beat makers who assume the music needs them, All said and done you need this album along with his other's which are..
TRADITIONAL HERITAGE
ACID MASSIVE MUSICAL
BORED IN THE CRATES HOMAGE
SEEING SPIRITS
FROM ARTZ UNKNOWN
Don't forget to look at his board duties on Declaime's debut album "ANDSOITISSAID" plus his collabo with Poppy & Declaime collectively known as the MADMEN.
I hope you enjoy real music like i do as you will love this his latest as you will the others.

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A Company Of Splendid Artists The Towels Manufacturer: Ramp Records/Platehead Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000228DFK Release Date: 2001-07-12

Tracks:

1. If You Were My Baby
2. Drive Me Wild
3. Protect & Serve
4. Potential
5. Mercury
6. I'll Come Hunting
7. Leprechaun Trousers
8. The Step
9. Hold On To Me
10. Fountain Of Love
11. R.S.V.P.
12. Amazon

Product Description

Track list: 1. If You Were My Baby 2. Drive Me Wild 3. Protect & Serve 4. Potential 5. Mercury 6. I'll Come Hunting 7. Leprechaun Trousers 8. The Step 9. Hold On To Me 10. Fountain Of Love 11. R.S.V.P. 12. Amazon

Average customer rating: OKAY - NOT GREAT

Walk Like Ronald Manufacturer: King's Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A0SCSM

Customer Reviews:

OKAY - NOT GREAT.......2006-12-25

SOME PRETTY GOOD SONGS.

IF YOU LIKE THE SOUTH BOUNCE SOUND THEN GET THIS,

Average customer rating: Scooter could be the best there is...

Ramp! The Logical Song Scooter Manufacturer: Sheffield Tunes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000067DS2 Release Date: 2002-08-05

Album Details

Their Hard Electronic Take of Supertramp's Huge 80's Hit Single.

Customer Reviews:

Scooter could be the best there is..........2006-07-16

As evidenced to this awesome EP, Scooter shows how great of artists they are by showing there excellent skills of re-mixing and producing.

Buy this, it is awesome.

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